Past Episodes

Dec. 6, 2023

Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?

Taiwan News reporter Jono Thomson discusses Taiwan's upcoming presidential election.
Nov. 29, 2023

Why nations must provide more for Ukraine.

Robert Vass President of GLOBEC the prominent European think tank discusses why nations must provide more to support Ukraine.
Nov. 22, 2023

Is social media a liability for our politics?

Prof Diana Owen of Georgetown University discusses the effects of social media on today's politics.
Nov. 13, 2023

Israel's war against Hamas

Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner speaks about the Israel war against Hamas
Oct. 25, 2023

Why is crimmigration a part of immigration policy?

Author and assistant professor at the Marxe School for Public and International Affairs discusses the policy of crimmigration
Oct. 18, 2023

Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Catholic Church?

Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses Pope Francis' synod on synodality.
Oct. 14, 2023

How will the Israel/Hamas conflict end?

Peter Hoffman associate professor of international affairs for the New School in NYC discusses the Israel/Hamas conflict.
Oct. 4, 2023

Is there a solution to the global food crisis?

Alice Macdonald Director for the Hungry for Action campaign discusses the global food crisis.
Sept. 20, 2023

What are the expectations of the UN General Assembly?

Mark Goldberg of the Global Dispatches podcast discusses the expectations for the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
Sept. 13, 2023

How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part Two

Kelsey Davenport Director of Policy for the Arms Control Association continues discussion about nuclear disarmament and nuclear conflicts.
Sept. 6, 2023

How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part one

Dr. John Carl Baker of the Ploughshares Fund discusses the state of nuclear disarmament and the threat of nuclear conflict.
Aug. 30, 2023

Mynamar: Is it a failed state?

Economist Dr. Sean Turnell who was imprisoned by the Myanmar military talks about the civil war in Myanmar and its future.
Aug. 23, 2023

Malaysia-Aftermath of the election

Bridget Welsh discusses the implications of the recent election in Malaysia for the nation, region, global politics and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Aug. 9, 2023

The crisis in Niger

Dr. Stephanie Savell discusses the coup in Niger and its implications.
Aug. 2, 2023

Afghanistan: Can it be saved?

Dr. Nipa Banerjee discusses the plight of the Afghan people since the withdrawal of international forces.
July 26, 2023

Brazil: Reclaiming its role as a global player

Dr. Andre Pagliarini discusses how Brazil under President Lula is looking to re-position itself as a global player.
July 5, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Dr. Mitri Raheb joins us from Bethlehem in the West Bank to discuss the Palestinian plight.
June 28, 2023

Religious institutions in international affairs

Isaiah Toroitich, Head of Global Advocacy for the Lutheran World Federation, discusses the role of religious institutions in global affairs.
June 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence: A benefit to society or a clear and present danger?

From the United Kingdom Dr. Dafydd Townley discusses the pros and cons of artificial intelligence
June 14, 2023

The Global Housing Crisis

Matthew Dunbar and Dr. Maria Carrizosa from Habitat for Humanity joins us to discuss the global housing crisis
June 7, 2023

Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.

As the world's major powers compete for influence, is the continent of Africa in danger of facing a new form of colonialism?
Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.
June 7, 2023

Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two

Dr. Michael Bustamante, Associate Professor of History and the Emilio Bacardi Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban American studies at the University of Miami, continues the discussion on normalizing relations between Cuba and the Untied States
Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two